Abstract: A measuring device is provided for measuring one or more properties, such as thickness and tension profiles of a thin object, especially a fabric. The measuring device includes an upper mobile member adapted to be placed on the top side of the thin object, a lower mobile member adapted to be placed on the bottom side of the thin object, directly below the upper mobile means, magnets for holding together the upper and the lower mobile members with the thin object in between without damaging the thin object, and a measuring device provided on at least one of the mobile members for measuring the properties of the thin object. The mobile members are moveable together or separately across the surface of the thin object.

Abstract: A seam-weaving machine for making a fabric endless by a woven seam is provided with a fringe catcher adjacent the edge zone of the woven seam. The fringe catcher, after a shed change, is moved forward beyond the fell by a drive device and upon return of the fringe catcher, draws an upwardly protruding fringe thread away to the rear above the already formed part of the woven seam.